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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jun 07, 2006 4:25 pm) Bingo!  I'm thinking that at this point, even though fuel injection is standard on virutally every BMW built, even if something else comes along that is a better methodology for promoting the mixture of fuel and air, the "i" will still continue on. In the case of the 525(i) referenced above, most likely the model designation has been played with and the "i" simply fell off (or was taken off). Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jun 07, 2006 4:25 pm) Don't feel too bad; I had a friend with a seriously tweaked E36 M3. He pulled the ///M badges off and stuck a 316td badge on the deck lid. Several months later there was a question in the tech column of European Car asking about what motor came in a 316td. It seems that the letter writer had seen a 316td win FTD at a National Capital Chapter autocross... Anyways... i=fuel injection l="Lang"- German for "Long"; an extended wheelbase x=AWD ti=Touring International tii=Touring International injection CS=Coupe Sport CSL=Coupe Sport Leicht(light) d=diesel td=turbo diesel g=LPG h=Hydrogen fueled e="eta"-efficiency; the high torque, low-rpm engines fitted to some E28s and E30s in the 1980s. s=Sport ///M=Motorsport, although some wags say it really means "Marketing".
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I got a short look at the new M5 on the road today. Traffic was heavy and I had a hard time getting along side it for any length of time. The front and rear bumpers look aggressive. Those and the M badge were the best parts. The color was some kind of watery looking silver. Not very M-ish to my mind. Ooooh, but I like the thought of the stuff under the hood!
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Replying to: shipo (Jun 07, 2006 4:10 pm)  My first thought was the i had fallen off, as well... but, this 525 didn't leave any room for an i.. Probably just a little customization.. too bad he didn't start with a manual equipped car... It has been around all week.. I'll look more closely today.. regards, kyfdx |
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Replying to: cmr530i (Jun 07, 2006 6:48 pm)   They are a true blast to drive, and I never even got to press the M button! -Paul
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Replying to: div2 (Jun 07, 2006 5:47 pm) And to Shipo, too. |
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Replying to: erickpl (Jun 08, 2006 4:38 am)
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Replying to: cmr530i (Jun 08, 2006 5:14 pm) Long enough to know that I want one. And we were told to drive em like we stole em - I just forgot to hit the M button. I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted to try out the skid pad with one, but that didn't happen. -Paul |
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Help? - I just confirmed with BMW Canada that they are not offering the 2007 550i with the SMG in Canada while you can clearly order it as a N/C option in the US (BWM.COM) then look at BMW.CA... - anyone have any word or information of hope that the SMG is coming to Canada but perhaps I need to wait a few months? - no idea why they would deny us the SMG on this wonderful car..
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Replying to: tylern (Jun 09, 2006 10:28 am) Well, maybe it's because the non-///M SMG is not a very good transmission. The six-speed would be my first choice, and I'd take the Step before the SMG. |
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